Sunday, July 01, 2007
Alamance NC rally on against illegal aliens depressing wages held June 30

Some early reports were that the spanish speakers didnt take too kindly to the rally -- hope to have some pictures soon. We hope to have an interview with Kim Oliver as soon as possible. Thanks for organizing Kim.

By Mike Wilder / Times-News
June 30

GRAHAM — Men and women who stood outside the courthouse in Graham on Saturday to protest illegal immigration got thumbs-up signs and honks from some who drove by.

Others drivers slowed down as they circled the courthouse and leaned out their windows to make comments in Spanish.

Between 15 and 20 people were stationed outside the courthouse late Saturday morning to hold up signs for people to see from each side of Court Square.

Protest organizer Kim Oliver said some arrived a little before 7 a.m. and planned to stay most of the day. Others were participating for part of the day.

Oliver said the government needs to do two things: prevent people from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally and fine employers who hire illegal immigrants.

“Let our law enforcement enforce the law,â€